Serbian Army Bolstered with 66 Humvee Light Armored Vehicles from AM General

The General, an influential figure in the U.S. defense community, has successfully delivered 66 Humvee light armored vehicles to the Serbian Army through a direct contract. This recent shipment is part of a larger order for a total of 118 Humvees. The newly acquired vehicles are currently stationed at the Pančevo barracks and are intended for various purposes, including deployment in international peacekeeping missions. It is important to distinguish that this shipment of provisions was made by the United States to Serbia.

Serbian Army Humvee Armored Vehicles
In both 2012 and 2017, the U.S. donated a total of 40 Humvee armored vehicles to the Serbian Army, primarily used by the Special Brigade in Pančevo and during the 31st Infantry Battalion’s deployment in Zaječar. The value of these vehicles, including this recent shipment, exceeds 7.5 million U.S. dollars. When considering the 40 vehicles donated by the U.S. so far, the total value surpasses 7.5 million U.S. dollars.

Serbian Army Humvee Armored Vehicles
The Humvee’s outstanding performance attributes were also acknowledged, including its ability to navigate steep slopes of up to 55 degrees and endure 30 percent side slopes, as well as the capability to ford water up to 110 centimeters. The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), popularly known as the Humvee, is a versatile family of light, four-wheel-drive military trucks and utility vehicles manufactured by AM General. Originally replacing the iconic Jeep, the Humvee has been widely used by various organizations and even adapted for civilian purposes.

Serbian Army Humvee Armored Vehicles
The HMMWV has become the vehicle backbone of U.S. armed forces around the world. Over 10,000 HMMWVs were employed by coalition forces during the Iraq War. Its combat use dates back to the Gulf War in 1991 when civilian versions, known as Hummers, were repurposed for military duty. Over time, the vehicle’s design has been upgraded with armor due to its vulnerability to improvised explosive devices during the Iraq War. As frontline units were replaced by MRAPs, the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program sought to find a successor, eventually selecting the Oshkosh L-ATV for production in 2015.

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